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A Six Paragraph Essay

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A Five Paragraph Essay

Introduction

Hook to grab the reader's attention.

                              * Vivid Imagery

                              * Interesting or surprising fact

                              * Quotation

                              * Question

                              * Retorical question

Necessary background information on topic.

Thesis and three main points.

Transitional sentence.

Supporting Paragraph # 1

Topic sentence about main point # 1

Supporting details

Transitional word or sentence

Supporting paragraph # 2

Topic sentence about main point # 2

Supporting details

Transitional word or sentence

Supporting paragraph # 3

Topic sentence about main point # 3

Supporting details

Transitional word or sentence

Conclusion

Summary

Restate thesis and main points

Closing remarks in the form of:

                                  * Profound observation

                                  * Suggestion

                                  * Prophesy

So, What's Your Point?

Main Point 

  • Every Friday should be crazy hair day at school.

Example:  

  • Crazy hair day was a lot of fun this Friday

So What?

  • Fun at school helps students feel like they belong to a community.

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be curious  

ask questions

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